OneSource's Lab And IT Skills Enable Fast, Efficient Upgrade Of Merck Lab Computing Environment

After its parent Merck® merged with Schering-Plough, Merck Research Laboratories (MRL) found itself with differing lab computing models and standards including many outdated systems with data communications and security issues. The MRL information technology (IT) team developed a standard environment that addressed these challenges and substantially improved the integrity and stability of their lab computing infrastructure. As a partner for implementing these standards, Merck selected PerkinElmer® OneSource® Laboratory Services for a pilot project to upgrade 220 systems to the new environment. “PerkinElmer OneSource’s flexibility and expertise in lab computing helped them turn the project in less than two months,” said Allan Ferguson, Senior Director, MRL IT for Merck. “We have experienced substantial improvements in efficiency and data security and have asked OneSource to move ahead and upgrade the balance of our lab computing systems (that require upgrades).”